Luke 23:34  Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. Summary:  Jesus did not die to satisfy God’s anger, but to reveal a love that refuses to abandon us, even in our worst moments. Dear Friends in Christ, Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? It is one of the most important questions we can ask, and one that has been answered in many ways over the centuries. Some have been taught that Jesus died because God needed to be satisfied or appeased. But when I look at Jesus,...

Luke 23:42–43 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Summary: You don’t have to be ready for Holy Week because God meets you exactly where you are. Dear Friends, Holy Week begins tomorrow, and I want to say something clearly. You don’t have to be ready. Most people come into this week feeling behind. Life has been full. Prayer has been inconsistent. Maybe you gave up chocolate for Lent and ate chocolate on...

John 13:1 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Summary: Holy Week invites us to walk closely with Jesus and witness how deeply God loves the world. Dear St. Augustine Family, Next week is the holiest week of our year. I hope you will join us for worship, prayer, and reflection as we walk with Jesus through each step of Holy Week. Jesus...